Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies, headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced space-based technology solutions. Formerly known as MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), Maxar was founded in 1969 by John MacDonald and Werner Dettwiler with a focus on building satellite systems for public broadcasting across Canada. In the years since then they have become a premier provider of commercial satellites and related services to customers worldwide, including government organizations and private sector companies. Maxar offers capabilities across the full range of space technologies such as remote sensing imaging for monitoring land use; communications networks to enable interactive access to data; robotic arm systems for research at orbiting laboratories; propulsion and attitude control systems to support navigation from Earth orbit; automated sensors used to assist ground tracking operations; and more for both deepspace missions as well as Earth-orbiting satellites. As part of their mission, Maxar has continually pushed innovation in this rapidly growing industry by providing game-changing solutions that combine traditional spacecraft designs with new materials that reduce cost while optimizing performance.
Headquarters
1300 W. 120TH AVE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80234